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P313 WMJ

1996 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

144,947 mi
Last recorded144,947 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Audi A3109,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 WMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 144,947 miles

Oil leaks under vehicle, hard to get into reverse.

Pass 4 Jan 2025 143,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 141,966 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 140,361 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 139,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 136,765 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 136,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,135 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 131,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,965 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 126,894 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,091 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

engine oil leaks, o/s/r brake slightly binding, n/s/f tyre close to wear bands

Fail 25 Jun 2016 117,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes slightly binding

engine oil leaks, o/s/r brake slightly binding, n/s/f tyre close to wear bands

Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,382 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 114,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 112,432 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,790 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 110,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,680 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,680 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear no plate starting to fade, one high level brake light bulb not working, oil leaks underneth

Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,381 miles

temp light flashing on dash ( water level ok ), lambda/emissions will proberly need work before next year as on just got through test

Pass 5 Jun 2010 95,462 miles

rear bumper scractched.wheels marked.front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,716 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

all hub caps missing off of car.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all hub caps missing off of car.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 70,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 62,906 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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P313 WMJ is a 1996 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1996 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P313 WMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P313 WMJ registered?

P313 WMJ is a 1996 Audi A3, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P313 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 WMJ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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